Leader's Top Aide Blasts France's Opposition to Iran's Missile, Regional Power

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Supreme Leader's top aide for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati warned French officials to avoid interfering in Iran's missile power and regional policies.

News ID: 67594

Date: 18 December 2017 - 21:31

"France should show an attitude based on mutual respect and the remarks made about our missile issues and our presence in the region mean interference in Iran's affairs," Velayati told reporters in Tehran on Monday.

He stressed that Iran will continue its active presence in Iraq and Syria, as long as necessary, warning that France's illogical positions would weaken the European country.

In relevant remarks last month, Velayati underlined that French President Emmanuel Macron's interference in Iran's domestic affairs does not serve that country's national interests.

"It is not in the interest of France and (French President) Mr. Macron to interfere in issues of sensitivity to Iran, like missiles and strategic affairs of Iran,” Velayati said in an interview with Iran's state-run television.

"As an Iranian who is familiar with French issues and the foreign policies of this country I advise the French president to take the path of General de Gaulle the Former President of France in his foreign policy and act relatively independent,” Leader's top advisor advised Macron.

Velayati reiterated that Iran will never ask for permission from others concerning its defensive issues or what range of kilometers should the country's missiles should be.

“It’s Mr. Macron’s no business and he has no right to interfere in this issue,” underlined Velayati, “If he wants to have growing relations between Iran and France, he should abstain from meddling in these issues because it is against the interests of France.”

“Mr. Macron! Take heed to my advice; there is not even a 1% chance to get us negotiate over our internal affairs,” he said.